The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to launch its Drone/Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems portal at the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition, DroneTecX 2026.

The event is scheduled for May 12 to 16 at the NIGAV Expo Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State.

NCAA disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, and posted on the agency’s X handle on Saturday.

According to the authority, the launch marks a major step in Nigeria’s efforts to streamline the regulation of drone operations and accelerate the growth of the industry.

The statement noted that the portal would simplify processes such as drone registration, operator certification, incident reporting, ownership transfers, and compliance management for individuals, small and medium-scale enterprises, and commercial operators.

“The new digital portal consolidates the entire application and approval lifecycle into a single, user-friendly platform.

“Operators can now submit documentation, upload safety case files and track application status in real time, all in full compliance with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs Part 22),” the statement read.

The NCAA added that prospective users, stakeholders, operators, and drone service providers were encouraged to explore the platform ahead of its formal rollout.

It urged interested parties to visit the official RPAS portal at www.rpas.ncaa.gov.ng and attend the launch event at DroneTecX 2026 for a live demonstration and hands-on guidance.

The development is expected to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and improve efficiency in the nation’s drone sector. (PUNCH)

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